A life in numbers

Kerrie Gamble reflects on 50 years of service

How mangrove restoration can safeguard the Solomon Islands

A self-taught environmentalist from a coastal village is helping to protect his community, one mangrove at a time

Revolutionising pancreatic cancer treatments with next-generation drug-releasing implants

Problem solver Elahe Minaei is raising an army against the toughest common cancer

Welcome to The Stand Magazine

We showcase the impact of UOW students, teaching, research, and graduates on the world. Our mission is to share inspiring stories that educate and motivate, highlighting the transformative power of education in addressing global challenges.

Articles

Why fibre matters

In the world of nutrition, few topics have sparked as much recent interest - and as much concern - as the role of dietary fibre.

Adrift in a warming world

It was the classic European jaunt, the kind that beckons young people with little responsibility and all the time in the world.

Experiential learning in India: Student stories from the Western Ghats

Far beyond a typical field trip, this immersive experience in India’s Western Ghats challenged students to critically engage with sustainability, cultural heritage, and environmental governance through direct, place-based learning and cross-cultural exchange.

Women supporting women in STEM

For Distinguished Professor Sharon Robinson, Professor Martina Sanderson-Smith and Dr Tamantha Stutchbury, the University of Wollongong (UOW) is more than just a campus or a workplace.

Renowned physicist reflects on three decades of discovery

Distinguished Professor Anatoly Rozenfeld distinctly remembers the day he arrived at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in the hopes of securing a job. It was 1993 and he had recently emigrated, along with his wife, from Ukraine.

Artificial Intelligence expert Dr Susan Zhang’s bold futuristic outlook for UOW

Dr Susan Zhang has grown and flourished alongside the University of Wollongong (UOW). Over seven transformative years she has earned three degrees, met four Chancellors and become an integral part of the UOW community.